READERS have not been backwards in coming forwards with their own forthright - and opposing - views on the Royal Mail decision to change Wirral's postcode from 'L' for Liverpool to 'CH' for Chester. The new postcodes take effect on Thursday, April 1 - April Fool's Day!

So many readers have been moved to put pen to paper that this week's Mailbox is devoted exclusively to the subject.

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